Tune in to Episode #5 of How Radical: The Podcast to learn about  Angela Kennecke’s work as an investigative reporter and news anchor, mission to help erase the stigma surrounding addiction and the legacy she hopes to leave for her children.

At the age of twelve, Angela Kennecke knew she wanted to be a journalist. “I want to ask people the questions,” she said when watching broadcast Journalist  Barbara Walters interview stars. She started her career at a time when she needed to overcome the female stereotype of being an “ornament” on the evening newscast. As an investigative reporter, Kennecke has asked tough questions that have resulted in altering South Dakota laws and policies. The personal tragedy of losing her daughter, Emily, has given Kennecke a new focus. With the founding of Emily’s Hope, a nonprofit with the mission of helping people who are affected, she seeks to offer  hope  and help  erase the stigma surrounding addiction.

“I went forward with this nonprofit in order to create education and awareness around this problem of addiction, not just opioids, although I do focus a lot on opioids, but all forms of addiction,” said Angela Kennecke, founder of Emily’s Hope.